Feeding The Birds Alters Evolution's Course

Feeding The Birds Alters Evolution's Course

While feeding birds may seem like an ordinary and innocuous activity, scientists are reporting this week that it can have a profound effect on the evolutionary future of a certain species of bird,…
The Jacuzzification Of Evolution

The Jacuzzification Of Evolution

“Come on into the hot tub,” I told my three year old boy. But he wouldn’t budge. No way was he joining his older sister in there. “It’s warm, and it feels nice!” I urged, “There’s nothing to be…
Watch Human Evolution on Nova

Watch Human Evolution on Nova

If you haven't watched NOVA's 3-part special on human evolution, you're missing out. It's all online, so you have no excuse for missing it. It's visually amazing and the science is explained clearly…
Nature Through The Eyes Of A Genius

Nature Through The Eyes Of A Genius

Sunday Science Book Club The Voyage of the Beagle, by Charles Darwin You might think that John Krakauer should be the least likely author that comes to mind as one reads a mid-19th century, 533-page…
How genes blind us with love (and other stories)

How genes blind us with love (and other stories)

As scientific research steps forward, the reasons for our choices, our decisions, our feelings are studied from all sides, to the point where there isn’t much left of our free-will. Why should it be…
Computers And A Philosophy Of Biology

Computers And A Philosophy Of Biology

Biology consists of much detailed information regarding genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, and a variety of other components.  This has provided a great deal of insight into how life…